Amid AI proof-of-concept fatigue, Cohere co-founder urges potential customers to keep the faith and focus on ROI
Ivan Zhang says AI firms have their work cut out winning back clients âburnedâ by failed pilots.
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University of Toronto and Vanguard team up to expand AI research in finance
Vanguard will also add around 70 roles to its AI research team in Toronto.
Medtech AI startups ProteinQure and AssistIQ each close Series A rounds
ProteinQure to debut AI-engineered cancer drug in the clinic, while AssistIQ expands medical supply platform.
Bell to build six AI data centres in Canada as telcos compete on infrastructure
First two facilities in BC “supercluster” will have a fraction of typical AI data centre compute power.
Outcome of copyright case against Cohere uncertain but likely âprecedent-settingâ: expert
The Canadian AI giant has motioned to dismiss the suit before it reaches court.
Web Summit Vancouverâs opening night offers thoughtful critiques and alternatives to current tech
Gary Marcus and Bluesky CEO Jay Graber discuss LLMs and the open web as Web Summit kicks off.
PacifiCan tops up Innovate BC initiative with $1.8 million for AI projects
Funding to support local AI testbeds at Vancouver International Airport and Provincial Health Services Authority.
Four tech workers discuss their AI habits
The Chang Schoolâs Curv Microcertificate has tech professionals rethinking AIâs place in their work.
The Canadian engineer trying to fix the internetâs original sinÂ
Coinbaseâs Erik Reppel thinks AI, crypto, and open standards could revolutionize internet commerce.
Richard Sutton warns against âcentralized controlâ of AI regulation based on fear
At Upper Bound conference, Turing Award winner says human-like AI is âinevitable.â
Prime Minister Mark Carneyâs mandate letter calls for government to deploy AI âat scaleâ
Carney continues tech-friendly agenda after naming first-ever minister in charge of AI
LeddarTech cuts 95 percent of staff in bid to rescue its business
LeddarTech does not expect to resume active operations after laying off 138 employees.
Your R&D is worth more than you think
How Boast helped Neo Financial turn R&D into one of the few remaining sources of predictable funding.
Shopify debuts AI-based store designer as part of summer update
The e-commerce giant is revamping its features as rival Lightspeed readies its earnings.
Cohere CEO claims AI startup ânot far awayâ from profitability as it snags Dell and SAP partnerships
SAP to integrate Cohere models as Dell becomes first to deliver North platform on-premises.